During the 1960s, South Asia experienced severe drought condition and India had been importing wheat on a large scale from the United States.

20世纪60年代，南亚经历了严重的干旱，印度从美国大量进口小麦。

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85% of it is in severe drought.

85%的面积严重干旱。

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Severe drought has shrunk the water area.

严重旱灾已经减少了水域面积。

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"And,high food prices and fuel prices, as well as drought have had a severe impact on the most vulnerable groups in Afghanistan, many of whom are also living in very poor and inadequate housing.

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